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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.96, 23,026.65 and 14,458.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.96, 23,026.65 and 14,458.27 is: 19,902.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.96 : 23,026.65 = 14,458.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.96/23,026.65 = 14,458.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.96x = 23,026.65 × 14,458.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.96x = 332,925,335.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,925,335.47/16,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,902.33

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